UNOC: a historic opportunity for Nice

The United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 UNOC3

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will be held in Nice, France, from June 3 to 13, 2025. Co-organized by the governments of France and Costa Rica, this conference aims to support urgent and more in-depth action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The main theme of UNOC is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”.

The conference will involve all stakeholders, bringing together governments, the United Nations system, intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities. In addition to the plenary session bringing together more than 100 United Nations Member States, dialogues bringing together Member States, international organizations and representatives of civil society will highlight the commitment of the various actors and the creation of coalitions and projects in favor of the Ocean.

Delegations from more than 100 countries, representing more than 30,000 participants, are expected next June in the port of Nice.

Program of conferences and issues

Nice is a pioneer in solar navigation

SeaZen, a Nice manufacturer of solar boats, is proud to announce the launch of its brand new 100% autonomous solar-powered model. Made in France, and supported by the French Ministry of the Sea, as part of the Maritime Intervention Fund, this boat embodies a unique and innovative know-how, for sustainable navigation. The boat will be on display, for the duration of the UNOC. An opportunity to discover the exceptional performance of this clean technology and its potential for the future of maritime mobility.

Intended for innovative entrepreneurs, the Kit or Assembled versions are integrated into a proven business model, allowing the development of solar navigation in other cities, other countries. SeaZen supports its franchisees with recognized expertise and a turnkey solution, creating local jobs, to promote an environmentally friendly navigation experience.

How does solar navigation fit into the objectives of UNOC?

The central objective of UNOC is the preservation of aquatic life. In UN jargon we must say objective number 14 or even better the “SDG 14”. However, a growing number of studies show that underwater noise is harmful to biodiversity. A solar boat is particularly quiet because the lifestyle associated with slow navigation generates less propeller cavitation noise and flows on the hull.

See you at UNOC for the demonstration of solar navigation, economically viable and preserving biodiversity!